Press Releases

***Click here to download audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, issued the following statement on the Senate confirming Frank Kendall III as Air Force Secretary by unanimous consent tonight:“It is crucial for the United States to have its military leaders in place as we work to fend off rising threats posed by foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. I look forward to working with Secretary Kendall on North Dakota’s... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Education awarded the following four grants totaling $1,564,628:$400,000 to the University of Mary to support Native American undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Teacher Elementary Education with the goal of becoming teachers in schools with a high proportion of Native American students.$400,000 to the University of Mary to support 25 Master’s-level participants pursuing a graduate degree in... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the following three grants totaling $5,414,750:$5,000,000 to the North Dakota Department of Human Services for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program.$424,624 to the North Dakota Department of Health for long-term follow-up for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency and other newborn screening conditions.$414,750 to North Dakota State University for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in introducing the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, a bill to address the rapid increase in the number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers.“As violent crime rates continue to rise, it’s important we work to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals without diminishing the ability of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves,” said Senator Cramer. “Our legislation... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, announced today the U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $27,000,000 contract to U.S. Foods in Bismarck.The contract will be used for full-line food distribution and is appropriated by fiscal 2021 through 2026 defense working capital funds. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, announced today the U.S. Cavalier Air Force Station (AFS) will officially become part of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) effective July 30.“Aside from the obvious need for it, one of the reasons I helped create Space Force in Congress was the potential for North Dakota to contribute to bolstering America’s dominance in space, and Cavalier becoming part of Space Force is the first of what we hope to be many... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined Sean Spicer and Lyndsay Keith on Newsmax last night to discuss the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure package negotiations and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Earlier this week Senator Cramer called out President Joe Biden’s decision to allow the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be completed. The senator is... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke to Phil Brasher on Agri-Pulse’s Washington Week in Review about the drought in North Dakota, the latest on bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, and the Biden Administration’s proposal to repeal a part of the tax code known as “step-up in basis” or “stepped up basis,” which would impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Secures a Host of North Dakota Military Priorities in the Annual National Defense BillWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today after he and his Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) colleagues voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee last night:"Providing for the defense of our nation is the top priority of the federal government, and the National Defense Authorization Act is... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Garrett Haake on Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the latest on bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, Democrats’ reckless taxing and spending bill, January 6, and COVID-19. Excepts and a full video are below. On Bipartisan Infrastructure Negotiations: “I am confident largely because I trust the people that are negotiating, both the Republicans and the Democrats.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) reintroduced the Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act today, a bipartisan bill to create a single database for lands owned by the federal government.“We cannot expect the federal government to properly manage our public lands if it cannot fully account for what it owns,” said Senator Cramer. “Our bipartisan... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with every member of the Senate Republican Conference, sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to abandon his effort to impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches by repealing a part of the tax code commonly referred to as “step-up in basis” or “stepped up basis.” The senators argue such a repeal would have a devastating effect on multi-generation operations, which could lead to job losses,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, issued the following statement today on the Biden Administration publishing a plan to allow the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be completed without fear of action from the United States:“President Biden allowing Nord Stream 2 to be completed is a slap in the face for U.S. energy producers and our NATO allies who are weary of giving Putin further control over Europe’s energy supply. While the Biden... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the following two grants totaling $3,088,250:$2,016,328 for immunization efforts, and$1,071,922 for hospital preparedness.These funds are available through cooperative agreement funds which are appropriated annually and awarded on July 1. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing an amicus brief for New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, a case currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.“Legislators — whether in Albany or Washington, D.C. — have neither the power nor the authority to second-guess the policy judgments made by the Framers and enshrined in the Constitution,” the senators wrote. “The Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms cannot... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, announced today the U.S. Department of the Army awarded $13,039,500 to Gast Construction Company, Inc. in Fargo to build the new Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations center for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing.This contract provides for construction of a 25,600 square foot concrete building with a standing seam metal roof, and the Army estimates the completion date will be October 18,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, joined Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the Taiwan Partnership Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a partnership between the U.S. National Guard and Taiwanese defense forces to ensure a well-integrated defense force capable of fast deployment during a crisis.“It is crucial for the United States to work with allies like Taiwan to help bolster their security and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, joined a letter signed by 143 members of Congress and led by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to leaders of the Organization of American States member nations, the European Union, other democratic nations, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging them to support the Cuban people fighting for freedom. “As the Cuban people risk their lives for freedom, the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded $125,000 to Richland County Health Department in Wahpeton, North Dakota.The funds come through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and will be used to address youth substance use prevention at the local level.Learn more here. CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Budget and Senate Banking committees, spoke to Arthel Neville on Fox News today about the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiations and Democrats’ $3.5 trillion proposed spending package. Excerpts and a link to the full video are below.On Infrastructure:“[Regarding] the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that’s being negotiated... CONTINUE READING